Forget white vinegar — I found a better natural way to banish ants in my yard for good

Ants crawling over a wall outside.

With summer finally here, it's my absolute favorite time of year for outdoor entertaining, whether that means cooking up a storm on my best grill or soaking up the sun with friends.

And so there’s nothing more frustrating than seeing a trail of ants taking over my patio and dining area. In fact, I’d thought I’d finally cleared the rogue few from my kitchen, but it looks like the real source of the problem was my backyard all along.